How to Say ‘Sashimi’ in Japanese
刺身
さしみ
💬 Usage Tip: [刺身] consists of thinly sliced raw fish or seafood.
🇯🇵 In Japan: Sashimi is enjoyed at its freshest, often seasoned with soy sauce and wasabi.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
刺身さしみ
[sashimi]
sashimi
A Japanese delicacy consisting of thinly sliced raw fish or seafood.
刺身は新鮮さが大切です。
Freshness is important in sashimi.
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